cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY10 vs QHYCCD QHY461M
Key differences
-49% larger sensor
Larger pixels (6.05µm vs 3.76µm)
-90% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY10 | QHYCCD QHY461M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony ICX493AQA | Sony IMX461 |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | Medium format |
| Sensor size | 23.4×15.6mm | 44.0×33.0mm |
| Diagonal | 28.1mm | 55.0mm |
| Pixel size | 6.05µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 3900×2620 | 11760×8896 |
| Megapixels | 10.2MP | 102.0MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25000e⁻ | 51000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 55% | 90% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY10
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY461M
- Larger sensor (55mm vs 28.1mm diagonal) — wider field
- Finer sampling at 3.76µm pixels
- Higher resolution (102MP vs 10.2MP)
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — QHYCCD QHY10
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — QHYCCD QHY461M
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
QHYCCD QHY10 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.36° × 3.58°Scale: 4.99"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 1.56"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.62"/px
QHYCCD QHY461M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 10.08° × 7.56°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 3.15° × 2.36°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.26° × 0.95°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY10 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD QHY461M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.